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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Top-Load Washer Main Top Replacement W11423774 
Whirlpool Top-Load Washer Main Top Replacement W11423774
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Total Parts Cost
$226.53Estimated Savings
$112.5017:34
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the main top on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the main top on this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a small flat-head screwdriver, a putty knife, a t-20 torx bit, needle-nose pliers, and a chain.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord…
4
… and shut off the incoming water supply.
5
Unthread the hot and cold water supply hoses from the inlet valve ports – be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Now have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
7
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
8
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
9
Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
10
Using the t-20 torx bit, unthread the four screws securing the lid.
11
Pull the lid off the hinges.
12
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the screw securing the left hinge.
13
With the screw unthreaded, you can lift out the hinge.
14
Do the same to uninstall the right hinge.
15
Note the orientation of the three wire connecters connected to the inlet valve… then use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the connecters.
16
Release the wires from the valve retaining hook.
17
Using the quarter-inch nut driver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the inlet valve to the detergent dispenser housing.
18
Pull the valve free and disconnect the sensor connecter to fully remove the component.
19
Next, disconnect the line filter wire connecter…
20
… then use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the grounding wire.
21
Now use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the mounting screw securing the line filter…
22
… and push the component back to remove.
23
Note the orientation of the wires connected to the main control board…
24
… then disconnect them.
25
Detach the air pressure tube from the board as well.
26
Unthread the screw securing the control board…
27
… then release the wires from the retainers and you can remove the board.
28
Disconnect the faucet switch wire connecter… then depress the tabs to push the connecter through the slot in the main top.
29
Now unthread the screws to release the three grounding wires.
30
Next, disconnect the detergent metering control wire connecter and depress the tabs to push the connecter through the slot in the main top.
31
Squeeze the tabs to detach the lid lock assembly wire conduit retainer from the top.
32
Unthread the screw securing the detergent metering control…
33
… as well as the two upper screws securing the detergent dispenser.
34
Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer.
35
Next, unthread the three screws securing the upper rear access panel.
36
Pull the panel straight up to remove.
37
Now unthread the two rear screws securing the main top…
38
… as well as the screw securing the access plate.
39
Remove the plate.
40
Detach the fabric softener dispenser bezel…
41
… then pull the main top forward, lift up, and align it on the screw brackets.
42
Support the main top with a chain.
43
Now depress the two retaining tabs to release the fabric softener dispenser and faucet switch assembly from the top.
44
Detach the lid lock assembly bezel…
45
… then use the small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab and slide the lid lock to the left to release it from the main top.
46
Release the lid lock wire conduit from the two side retaining clips attached to the main top.
47
Depress the tab to release the bleach dispenser.
48
Rotate the detergent metering control clockwise to release it from the main top.
49
Now unthread the two remaining screws securing the detergent dispenser to the main top…
50
… and set the dispenser, fabric softener dispenser, and detergent metering control aside.
51
Detach the dispenser bezel from the main top…
52
… and use needle-nose pliers to depress the tab to release the power cord.
53
You can now remove the chain and set the old main top aside.
54
To prepare the new main top for installation…
55
…transfer the side lid lock assembly conduit retaining clips from the old top to the new one.
56
With the clips in place, set the new top on the screw brackets…
57
… and use the chain to support.
58
Snap the power cord retainer into the slot in the main top.
59
Position the detergent dispenser bezel.
60
Align the detergent dispenser itself by positioning it on the bezel pins – make sure the left side tab is seated above the main top.
61
Thread the two screws to secure.
62
Insert the detergent metering control tabs into the slots in the main top and rotate counter-clockwise to lock the control into place.
63
Snap the wire connecter into the slot in the main top.
64
Feed the dispenser level sensor wire connecter through the hole in the top.
65
Feed the lid lock assembly wire connecter through the hole in the top…
66
… and snap the conduit retainer into place.
67
Secure the conduit behind the two side retaining clips.
68
Insert the left edge of the lid lock into the slot in the main top first then insert the right edge and slide the lock to the right to secure.
69
Snap the bezel into place.
70
Install the bleach dispenser by aligning the rear tab under the main top then snap the component into place.
71
Align the left side of the fabric softener dispenser assembly first then snap the assembly into place in the main top.
72
Snap the wire connecter into the slot in the main top.
73
Remove the chain and fully position the washer’s main top.
74
Insert the tabs on the front of the fabric softener dispenser bezel under the main top first then snap the bezel into place.
75
Rethread the two rear screws securing the main top.
76
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
77
Replace the upper rear access panel…
78
… and secure it with the screws.
79
Replace the detergent dispenser drawer.
80
Rethread the two upper screws to secure the dispenser.
81
Thread the mounting screw to fully secure the detergent metering control.
82
Secure the three grounding wires to the main top with the screws.
83
Insert the main control board’s side clips into the slot in the main top…
84
… then thread the screw to secure.
85
Secure the wiring under the retainers.
86
Insert the line filter clips into the slots in the main top and push forward.
87
Thread the mounting screw to secure.
88
Connect the grounding wire to the filter.
89
Reinstall the water inlet valve by first connecting the sensor connecter to the valve…
90
… then position the valve on the dispenser housing with the inlet ports inserted through the holes in the upper rear access panel.
91
Thread the two screws to secure.
92
Connect the three wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the valve and secure the wires in the valve retaining hook.
93
Connect the faucet switch wire connecter…
94
… and the detergent metering control wire connecter.
95
Connect the line filter wire connecter as well.
96
Now connect all of the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the main control board.
97
Attach the air pressure tube as well.
98
Reinstall the lid hinges by inserting the front and rear hooks into the slots in the main top…
99
… then thread the screws to secure.
100
Reposition the lid on the hinges.
101
Rethread the four screws.
102
Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.
103
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.
104
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
105
Move the washer back against the wall.
106
Attach the hot and cold water supply hoses to the appropriate inlet valve ports.
107
Turn the water supply back on…
108
… plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
109
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the main top on a Whirlpool top-loading washing machine, model WTW7120HW0. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
All of the information in this part replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the main top on this whirlpool top-load washer…
2
… you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, a small flat-head screwdriver, a putty knife, a t-20 torx bit, needle-nose pliers, and a chain.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord…
4
… and shut off the incoming water supply.
5
Unthread the hot and cold water supply hoses from the inlet valve ports – be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Now have an assistant help you to move the washer away from the wall.
7
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two rear screws securing the control panel assembly.
8
Next, insert a putty knife under the front corners of the control panel housing to release the clips securing the housing.
9
Disconnect the user interface control wire connecter so you can set the control panel assembly aside.
10
Using the t-20 torx bit, unthread the four screws securing the lid.
11
Pull the lid off the hinges.
12
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the screw securing the left hinge.
13
With the screw unthreaded, you can lift out the hinge.
14
Do the same to uninstall the right hinge.
15
Note the orientation of the three wire connecters connected to the inlet valve… then use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the connecters.
16
Release the wires from the valve retaining hook.
17
Using the quarter-inch nut driver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the inlet valve to the detergent dispenser housing.
18
Pull the valve free and disconnect the sensor connecter to fully remove the component.
19
Next, disconnect the line filter wire connecter…
20
… then use the small flat-head screwdriver to help detach the grounding wire.
21
Now use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the mounting screw securing the line filter…
22
… and push the component back to remove.
23
Note the orientation of the wires connected to the main control board…
24
… then disconnect them.
25
Detach the air pressure tube from the board as well.
26
Unthread the screw securing the control board…
27
… then release the wires from the retainers and you can remove the board.
28
Disconnect the faucet switch wire connecter… then depress the tabs to push the connecter through the slot in the main top.
29
Now unthread the screws to release the three grounding wires.
30
Next, disconnect the detergent metering control wire connecter and depress the tabs to push the connecter through the slot in the main top.
31
Squeeze the tabs to detach the lid lock assembly wire conduit retainer from the top.
32
Unthread the screw securing the detergent metering control…
33
… as well as the two upper screws securing the detergent dispenser.
34
Pull out the detergent dispenser drawer.
35
Next, unthread the three screws securing the upper rear access panel.
36
Pull the panel straight up to remove.
37
Now unthread the two rear screws securing the main top…
38
… as well as the screw securing the access plate.
39
Remove the plate.
40
Detach the fabric softener dispenser bezel…
41
… then pull the main top forward, lift up, and align it on the screw brackets.
42
Support the main top with a chain.
43
Now depress the two retaining tabs to release the fabric softener dispenser and faucet switch assembly from the top.
44
Detach the lid lock assembly bezel…
45
… then use the small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tab and slide the lid lock to the left to release it from the main top.
46
Release the lid lock wire conduit from the two side retaining clips attached to the main top.
47
Depress the tab to release the bleach dispenser.
48
Rotate the detergent metering control clockwise to release it from the main top.
49
Now unthread the two remaining screws securing the detergent dispenser to the main top…
50
… and set the dispenser, fabric softener dispenser, and detergent metering control aside.
51
Detach the dispenser bezel from the main top…
52
… and use needle-nose pliers to depress the tab to release the power cord.
53
You can now remove the chain and set the old main top aside.
54
To prepare the new main top for installation…
55
…transfer the side lid lock assembly conduit retaining clips from the old top to the new one.
56
With the clips in place, set the new top on the screw brackets…
57
… and use the chain to support.
58
Snap the power cord retainer into the slot in the main top.
59
Position the detergent dispenser bezel.
60
Align the detergent dispenser itself by positioning it on the bezel pins – make sure the left side tab is seated above the main top.
61
Thread the two screws to secure.
62
Insert the detergent metering control tabs into the slots in the main top and rotate counter-clockwise to lock the control into place.
63
Snap the wire connecter into the slot in the main top.
64
Feed the dispenser level sensor wire connecter through the hole in the top.
65
Feed the lid lock assembly wire connecter through the hole in the top…
66
… and snap the conduit retainer into place.
67
Secure the conduit behind the two side retaining clips.
68
Insert the left edge of the lid lock into the slot in the main top first then insert the right edge and slide the lock to the right to secure.
69
Snap the bezel into place.
70
Install the bleach dispenser by aligning the rear tab under the main top then snap the component into place.
71
Align the left side of the fabric softener dispenser assembly first then snap the assembly into place in the main top.
72
Snap the wire connecter into the slot in the main top.
73
Remove the chain and fully position the washer’s main top.
74
Insert the tabs on the front of the fabric softener dispenser bezel under the main top first then snap the bezel into place.
75
Rethread the two rear screws securing the main top.
76
Realign the access plate and secure it with the screw.
77
Replace the upper rear access panel…
78
… and secure it with the screws.
79
Replace the detergent dispenser drawer.
80
Rethread the two upper screws to secure the dispenser.
81
Thread the mounting screw to fully secure the detergent metering control.
82
Secure the three grounding wires to the main top with the screws.
83
Insert the main control board’s side clips into the slot in the main top…
84
… then thread the screw to secure.
85
Secure the wiring under the retainers.
86
Insert the line filter clips into the slots in the main top and push forward.
87
Thread the mounting screw to secure.
88
Connect the grounding wire to the filter.
89
Reinstall the water inlet valve by first connecting the sensor connecter to the valve…
90
… then position the valve on the dispenser housing with the inlet ports inserted through the holes in the upper rear access panel.
91
Thread the two screws to secure.
92
Connect the three wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the valve and secure the wires in the valve retaining hook.
93
Connect the faucet switch wire connecter…
94
… and the detergent metering control wire connecter.
95
Connect the line filter wire connecter as well.
96
Now connect all of the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the main control board.
97
Attach the air pressure tube as well.
98
Reinstall the lid hinges by inserting the front and rear hooks into the slots in the main top…
99
… then thread the screws to secure.
100
Reposition the lid on the hinges.
101
Rethread the four screws.
102
Reconnect the user interface control wire connecter to the main control board.
103
Insert the rear control panel housing clips into the rear slots in the main top first… then snap the front clips into place.
104
Rethread the two rear screws to fully secure.
105
Move the washer back against the wall.
106
Attach the hot and cold water supply hoses to the appropriate inlet valve ports.
107
Turn the water supply back on…
108
… plug the appliance’s power cord back in…
109
… and the washer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
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$226.53
Total$0.00
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